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Volcon, Inc. (NASDAQ:EMPD) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Written by MarketBeat
October 18, 2025
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Key Points

  • Volcon, Inc. (NASDAQ:EMPD) experienced a significant increase in short interest, rising by 472.4% in September, with a total of 1,400,000 shares sold short by the end of the month.
  • As of the latest trading session, Volcon's shares were priced at $6.64, down from a 12-month high of $80.80, indicating a volatile price performance.
  • Despite challenges, including a reported loss of ($7.57) EPS and negative margins, Volcon currently holds a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts.
  • MarketBeat previews top five stocks to own in November.

Volcon, Inc. (NASDAQ:EMPD - Get Free Report) saw a large increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 1,400,000 shares, an increase of 472.4% from the September 15th total of 244,600 shares. Approximately 3.2% of the company's stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,190,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.2 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,190,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.2 days. Approximately 3.2% of the company's stock are sold short.

Volcon Price Performance

Shares of Volcon stock traded down $0.22 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $6.64. 590,513 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 483,749. Volcon has a 12 month low of $4.40 and a 12 month high of $80.80. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $7.73 and a 200 day simple moving average of $7.40.

Volcon (NASDAQ:EMPD - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, August 12th. The company reported ($7.57) EPS for the quarter. Volcon had a negative return on equity of 282.87% and a negative net margin of 720.28%.The firm had revenue of $0.70 million for the quarter.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (e+)" rating on shares of Volcon in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Volcon to a "sell" rating in a research note on Saturday, July 26th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, Volcon currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy".

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on EMPD

Volcon Company Profile

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Volcon, Inc develops, manufactures, and sells electric off road powersport vehicles in the United States. It provides electric two and four-wheel motorcycles, and utility terrain vehicles through its dealers. The company also offers a line of upgrades and accessories. Its products are designed for family off-road adventures, and work on the farm and fun transport around private land applications.

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